{
  "id": 15166551,
  "title": "Edufair opens in Abu Dhabi, mapping the road from classroom to career",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/edufair-opens-in-abu-dhabi-mapping-the-road-from-classroom-to-career",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T08:39:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/edufair-opens-in-abu-dhabi-mapping-the-road-from-classroom-to-career-1.500713995"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi: Edufair made its return in Abu Dhabi, offering families an extensive array of degree options, overseas study destinations, and career pathways. Dr. Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the UAE, opened the event alongside senior management from Gulf News. Dr. Mittal explored every booth to engage with exhibitors, emphasizing that \"Gulf News Edufair helps residents understand the diversity of knowledge systems available in the UAE. It is not just about learning, but also about cultural exposure and understanding different perspectives.\"\n\nWith over 200 nationalities residing in the UAE, the country benefits from a rich cultural mix, enhancing learning and promoting cultural understanding, Dr. Mittal noted. He highlighted education as a crucial pillar of the strategic partnership between the UAE and India, mentioning several Indian higher education institutions like IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi and the IIM Ahmedabad campus in Dubai that have opened in the UAE.\n\nThe rapidly evolving landscape of education is being reshaped by artificial intelligence (AI), which is altering job descriptions and expanding industry horizons faster than curricula can adjust. Dr. Eesa Al Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai, stated that investing in innovation is essential; otherwise, the UAE won't be reliant on oil in 50 years but on innovation instead. He also predicted that future students will have access to learning anytime, anywhere, from any faculty on any device.\n\nVijay Vaghela, CEO of Gulf News, emphasized that Edufair Abu Dhabi's core is embracing AI while pursuing individual goals. \"The core of the future is a combination of using the tools that are available to us to develop and expand our reach across society, and develop everything around us in terms of economy, education, child development,\" he said.\n\nEdufair Abu Dhabi serves as a comprehensive resource for students and parents, providing information on undergraduate courses, career preparations, study abroad opportunities, and postgraduate professional courses. The fair showcases a wide selection of exceptional universities, catering to various interests such as medicine, engineering, and architecture.\n\nIn the current environment driven by AI, data science, and other technology-led fields, choosing a university involves carefully considering the skills a course builds and the career paths it opens up, according to Dr. Al Bastaki. For students and parents navigating this fast-changing educational landscape, Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi provides a valuable platform to explore learning in the modern era and prepare for a successful future.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi : Following a successful Dubai edition that attracted more than 7,000 visitors, Edufair returns to Abu Dhabi as families weigh an expanding range of degree programmes, overseas study destinations and career options. Dr Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the UAE, inaugurated the event, alongside the senior management of Gulf News. Dr Mittal also visited every booth at the fair to…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi gets underway today with top institutions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/gulf-news-edufair-abu-dhabi-gets-underway-today-with-top-institutions",
        "published": "2026-10-17T02:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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